UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

File concerning the appointment of Harold Macmillan as political representative for North Africa to relieve Eisenhower of administrative problems, includes: telegram from Churchill to Roosevelt regarding the importance which War Cabinet attached to Macmillan's appointment and arrival, as previously unrepresented yet Britain was deeply involved, felt his arrival would make a solid contribution to the US enterprise. - Telegram to President from PM regarding Giraud's unsuitability to the discharge of civil responsibilities. - Details of Macmillan's duties: to report on political situation. - Letter from Office of the British Representative to the French Committee of National Liberation, regarding the acomplishment of French Union and the recognition of the Committee of Liberation. - Memos reporting on situation in North Africa.

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